Brand planners, how much time do you typically get when you’re on a new account writing a brief for a new integrated campaign? Do you find yourself having to negotiate/push back with account folks so you have the time to do it properly? Curious with shortening timelines these days how long you all have to think about a brand brief.

(1/2) For those w/ technical backgrounds: how did you develop executive communication skills? I’m a year into MBB (post MBA) and have had really great reviews on client, problem, and team

The pandemic, mental health issues, and financial stress caused my work to suffer. What do I do?

Anyone know the cheapest way to subscribe to WSJ? You could redeem airlines miles in the past for a subscription but they stopped that a while ago I think. Thanks in advance!

Hi All,

I am working in Internal Audit domain. I want to change my job profile. What should I do?

How to prepare for a data structure,for a product based company ,which are the most important topics.
And what language u generally used for ds round

Upcoming interview with large tech company for biz ops go-to-market role. Any book recommendations to learn about go-to-market / sales op strategies for tech?

First year (ug level hire) and got email from apple recruiter. Would love to exit to FAANG but not sure I'm ready to leave BCG in my first year but maybe after 2-4. What is best practice?

Does anyone know anything about Square as a company? Specifically the strategic partnerships team? How is it viewed, compensation, company culture at Square?

Anyone knows how much does a senior director corporate strategy at diagnostic company such as Siemens Healthineers make? (Base, Bonus and LTE for someone with over 12 yoe)

Anyone know if any Tech/FAANG companies hiring in Sourcing and Supply Chain management roles?

Hi everyone,

I just graduated from my bachelors and I have received an offer for 3k per month (incl bonus) from Accenture in tech consulting (level 11), which was my top choice. However, I am not very satisfied with the pay so I wanted to ask:
1. I might also get offers from PwC or Deloitte, are they likely to pay more?
2. Is that enough to live a comfortable life in Amsterdam Zuid?

Currently asking around for others that work in the hospitality industry specifically banquets or banquet serving what is the tip pool break down at your hotel servers,captain, houseman, house percentage do you think your paid fairly from the tip pool?

Retail workers: are there any staff shortages where you work? Our store is 5 people short so we are all having to work overtime to make sure shifts are covered. It's exhausting.

732 applications the last 11 months that doesn’t include since the start of the pandemic looking for work. Out of that only 117 have been viewed that’s 6% viewed! the hiring process is completely broken, human resources, managers, and hiring managers are not capable! The same jobs open for 2 1/2 yrs reposting salaries after interviewing 100 then cutting the salary by up to $50k They say can’t find people but they fire you in 90 days when your working 80 hours a week or people are walking!

How do i start investing in stocks? Any tips/sites or apps?

What’s paid better at McK? Associate or Analyst?

I’m exhausted from interviewing and caseing 🥵

Digital strategist with tons of experience soup-to-nuts. At this for more years than I care to think. Any tips on finding opportunities client side? It’s only a matter of time before layoffs start

What brands are you really into at the moment? Would be great to think about and be inspired by those doing a great job!

Embarrassed. Sometimes I sit in media mtngs & don’t understand stuff I assume is basic. I work for an ATL ad agency as a senior strat. Is there somewhere I can do a crash course in media buying?

Fishies, what do we think the brand strategist and strategy department of the future looks like? What are the table stakes skills, and what are the must have roles? What’s changed?

What’s is like going from social strategy to brand strategy? Advice for making that career jump?

What’s the word on Ace Metrix? Pros, cons? Every tool has them. More and more of my clients are using it... both for creative pre testing and measurement.

Thinking of switching to marketing at a non profit or university comms role. Any skills I need to get under@my belt before starting to apply or do you think there’s enough overlap to just learn on the job (quietly) thank you :)

Is associate and junior the same? If not, what's the difference?

In general? Or advertising

Does anyone know of any programs for aspiring Strategists in NYC? I know Miami Ad School does a 3 month crash course starting in April and but I'm not seeing much else.

Hi all,

I am a freelance strategist (mid-level), and I am looking for projects that I can support.
I can work remotely, and I appreciate any leads.
Thanks!

Looking to bring on a experiential marketing specialist (FT) with 5 years of experience - any idea of the average salary range for such position these days?

What do you expect from a junior strategist versus a strategist? How long do you expect a college graduate to be a junior strategist?

What have you found most helpful in training up a very green junior brand planner or junior strategist? Any particular trainings or resources that are great at teaching foundational skills? I’ll be pulling them into projects and teaching through doing but I need some assistance in building up their core skills/training the strategy muscle.

Curiosity fuels strategists. What are you currently curious about that you believe could help you be better at your job as a strategist?

Potential employer wants to me to write a POV for a brand, is there a specific framework you’d use or specific length?

I’m a senior planner leading one brand and there’s a new strategist on the team working on a sister brand. They’ve been asking for every strategy deck I’ve made on that brand as an example to go by to inform the thinking/flow on the sister brand. Also because I mentioned it went well with client when they ask. All for sharing thinking w/ the team & I know we feel imposter syndrome to varying degrees, but I also feel like it’s good for planners to find their own voice/style/flow. Thoughts?

Salary range for a Strategist (mid level) in NYC?

I’m honestly tired of being at an agency and not feeling as fulfilled as I used with strategy as a career. Have anyone here make a career change? if so, what other jobs out there - outside of agencies and client side - can you apply what you know as a strategist? Curious if anyone has done it and has some advice.

How are salaries in Montreal for planners?